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2016-29528 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29528 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 24, 2016 AND ENDING ON APRIL 23, 2017; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER. WHEREAS, Section 30-2 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach provides for an alternative code enforcement system wherein Special Masters are authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances; and WHEREAS, Section 30-36 of the City Code, entitled "Appointment of Chief Special Master," provides for the appointment of a Chief Special Master to fulfill the above referenced duties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, appointment of the Chief Special Master is established upon the City Commission's acceptance, by a majority vote, of the recommendation for appointment by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, the City Manager hereby recommends reappointing Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term commencing on October 24, 2016, and ending on April 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code, including, without limitation, Sections 30-37 and 30-38 regarding compensation and duties of the Chief Special Master, shall continue to apply and remain in full force and effect; and WHEREAS, the Chief Special Master and each Special Master, shall be prohibited from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and shall further be prohibited from lobbying the City during his/her service with the City. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, concerning the reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq., to serve as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on October 24, 2016, and ending on April 23 2017; provided further that as Chief Special Master, Mr. Zamora shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances, and shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct the subject hearings; and further incorporating all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code including, without limitation, Secti ns 30-37 and 30-38 thereof, concerning the compensation of the Chief Special Mast- PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2016. ATTEST: 14' PHILIP •, MAYO II l APPROVED AS TO RAFAEL''. ANA l • FORM&LANGUAGE CITY CLERK •``�`v�"�w�. &FOR EXECUTION I I r.. �.Y. t City Attomey Date CH 2.0 T:\AGENDA\2015\September\Chief Special Master\ZAMORRA CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER RESO.doc Resolutions - C7 D MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: September 14, 2016 SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 24, 2016 AND ENDING ON APRIL 23, 2017; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES,AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. ), AS THE CITY MANAGER'S "DESIGNEE" UNDER SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE; SAID DESIGNATION COMMENCING WITH ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON OCTOBER 24, 2016 AND ENDING ON APRIL 23, 2017. RECOMMENDATION I am recommending the reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master. ANALYSIS As previously determined by City Attorney Raul J. Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the knowledge, skills and attributes to perform as Chief Special Master, and my concurrence with such determination, I am recommending reappointing Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Page 376 of 2277 Master. Attached are two Resolutions providing for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr. Zamora. The first Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the second Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code. Language has been added to the Resolutions prohibiting the Chief Special Master and each Special Master from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and from lobbying the City during his/her service with the City. Mr. Zamora was first appointed as the Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach on the April 23, 2014 City Commission Meeting. Mr. Zamora is a partner with the law firm of Zamora & Hillman. Mr. Zamora's practice includes the areas of probate administration, probate litigation, guardianship, estate planning and elder law. He is also a certified civil mediator. He is the chair of the Guardianship Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and member of the Guardianship Task Force where he represents the Elder Law Section. Mr. Zamora is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law where he teaches Elder Law. He is the past chair of the Probate and Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Association, where he also served as Vice- Chair and Secretary. Mr. Zamora has served as general counsel, director and president of the South Florida Guardianship Association. Mr. Zamora has acted as General Master, Guardian Advocate and Special Public Defender in Baker Act proceedings for the last eight years. Mr. Zamora was the recipient of the 2000 Put Something Back Pro Bono Award presented by the Dade County Bar Association, and he received the Leo Pelitic Outstanding Legal Service Award in 1999 from the Association for Retarded Citizens, South Florida. Mr. Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law (1985); a Master of Business Administration (1975) and a Master of Science Management in Accounting and Taxation (1981)from Florida International University; and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1971)from the University of Florida. A copy of Mr. Zamora's resume is attached for your review. Statistics: 1. Since April 7, 2016, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows: April 7, 2016 - 8:23 p.m.* April 14, 2016 -7:48 p.m. * April 21, 2016 -3:17 p.m. May 5, 2016 - 8:48 p.m.* May 12, 2016 -6:51 p.m.* May 19, 2016 -3:53 p.m. May 26, 2016 -3:00 p.m. June 2, 2016 -8:55 p.m.* June 9, 2016 -7:07 p.m.* June 16, 2016 - 3:58 p.m. June 23, 2016 -8:00 p.m.* July 7, 2016 - 7:35 p.m.* July 14, 2016 -2:57 p.m. Page 377 of 2277 July 21, 2016 - 3:31 p.m. July 28, 2016 - 6:29 p.m.* August 4, 2016 - 7:28 p.m.* August 11, 2016 -6:52 p.m.* August 18, 2016 - 3:11 p.m. August 25, 2016 - 7:10 p.m.* Cases labeled with an asterisk (*) include a night session, commencing at 6:00 p.m. 2. Neither the Office of the City Clerk, the Office of the City Manager, nor the Office of the City Attorney has received either formal complaints or internal complaints against the Chief Special Master or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique Zamora as Chief Special Master on April 23, 2014. CONCLUSION Mr. Zamora has the knowledge, demeanor, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief Special Master. He will continue to serve this City with honor and distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the interests of the City.As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted. KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED Ensure Compliance With Code Within Reasonable Time Frame, Emphasizing The Code For Commercial Development FINANCIAL INFORMATION The maximum estimated amount for a six-month period of Special Master fees, October 24, 2016 through April 23, 2017, is $33,200.00, which is subject to approval of the FY 2016/17 Budget. Amount 1 $33,200.00 Account 1 011-0210-000312 Legislative Tracking Office of the City Clerk ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Enrique Zamora Resume ❑ Resolution 1 ❑ Resolution 2 Page 378 of 2277 • ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. LEGAL EXPERIENCE ZAMORA,HILLMAN&VILLAVICENC10 3006 Aviation Avenue, Penthouse 4C, Coconut.Grove,Florida 33 133 -2000-present Areas of Concentration: Elder Law, Probate& Guardianship administration, litigation and mediation,Trust Administration &Litigation, Estate Planning. LAW OFFICES OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA 1102 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida 33 134- 1997-2000 Areas of Concentration: Elder Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Real Estate. PEREZ-ABREU,ZAMORA,HILLMAN&MARTIN-LAVIELLE,PA 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., iI502, Coral Gables, FL 33134 - Founding Partner, 1987- 1997 Areas of Concentration: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Corporate, Contract and Business Law and related litigation; Real Estate. LEGAL ACTIVITIES Member of the Executive Council of the Elder Law Section • Law School Liaison for the Elder Law Section ' Guardianship Task Force- Elder Law Section Representative Chief Special Master for the City of Miami-Beach Special Magistrate over Baker Act proceedings &Marchman Act proceedings Court Appointed Attorney-Ad-Litem for Cuban National Heirs, 11" Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County-Probate Division Past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar Past director of the Florida State Guardianship Association Past director of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship Member and former chair of the Probate& Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Former Chair of the Grievance Committee 11`h D of the Florida Bar Past Chair of Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar TEACHING ACTIVITIES St. Thomas University School of Law-2004-present. Adjunct Professor of Law- Elder Law and Guardianship University of Florida Levin College of Law 2015—present. Adjunct Professor of Law-Elder Law Miami-Dade Comm. College-Professional Guardianship Program- 1998-2009. Lead Instructor& Planning Committee Chair of the course for Professional Guardians University of Miami-Koubek Center-September 1989- 1998 SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES Adjunct Professor of Business Law • Page 379 of 2277 SPECIALTY PRACTICE Represent Cuban Nationals heirs in U.S.A. probate proceedings. Licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)since 1995 to represent Cuban Nationals and approved by the Cuban Ministry of Justice to represent Cuban citizens in conjunction with Bufete Internacional of Havana, Cuba. CERTIFICATION Florida Bar Board Certified in Elder Law Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator HONORS AND AWARDS Super Lawyers list, by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine as a top attorney in Florida for 2012,2013, 2014, 2015 &2016 Top Lawyers of South Florida 2013, 2014&2015. St. Thomas University School of Law—Outstanding Teaching Award -2013. St. Thomas University School of Law—SBA - adjunct professor award 2014 Pro Bono Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the 11th Judicial Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered. Put Something Back- Richard C. Milstein Excellence Award -2007 SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS Florida'State Guardianship Association-28th Annual Conference: Speaker Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association Interested Person: A Legal Chameleon and Pitfalls to Avoid in Guardianship Practice July 2015 Essentials of Elder Law Speaker Offered by the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar-January 15, 2015 Dade County Put Something Back—Fees,Fees and More Fees Speaker Offered by the Dade County Bar Association-January 15, 2014 Elder Law Section—Annual Review—Guardianship Speaker January 18, 2014 Elder Law Section—Essentials of Elder Law Speaker January 17, 2014 16"ANNUAL UNPROGRAM-"MEET THE EXPERTS" Speaker Offered by the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys October 11,2013 The Probate Team 2013—Closing Guardianships into Estates Speaker • Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association- October 4, 2013 Page 380 of 2277 1.5TH ANNUAL UNPROGRAM-"MEET THE EXPERTS" Speaker Offered by the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys December 15, 2012 Florida State Guardianship Association- 25th Annual Conference; • Speaker Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association 4-hour Initial Examining Committee training March 2012 Florida State Guardianship Association-24th Annual Conference: Solving the Mysteries of Guardianship-Speaker Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- July 2011 Personal Trust Fiduciary Training Offered by Morgan Keegan University -Speaker April 5, 2011 • Probate& Guardianship: A View from the Bench and Bar Offered by the Dade County Bar Association Probate & Guardianship Committee and Legal Aid/Put Something Back-Speaker March 11, 2011 Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course B Event Chair Offered by the Florida Bar January 2011 Elder Law Section Annual Retreat-Program Co-Chair Offered by the Florida Bar-October 2010 2010 Florida State Guardianship Annual Conference Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course Offered by the Florida Bar-Speaker January, 20]0 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-.SCHOOL OF LAW CORAL GABLES,FLORIDA JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE 1985, CUM LAUDE-May 1985 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MIAMI,FLORIDA MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1975 MASTER OF SCIENCE/N MANAGEMENT, (Accounting&Taxation) 1981 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GAINESVILLE,FLORIDA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 1971 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS The Florida Bar Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section-Florida Bar(past chair) The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section -Florida Bar Page 381 of 2277 • NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) AFELA (Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys) Dade County Bar Association Cuban American Bar Association Florida State Guardianship Association former board member South Florida Guardianship Association - past President PUBLISHED WORKS St. Thomas Law Review Long Term Care Insurance: A Life Raft for Baby Boomers Volume 26, Fall 2013—Issue 1 St. Thomas Law Review Examining Committee Reports as a Basis to Dismiss Petitions to Determine Incapacity: A Question of Admissibility and Evidentiary Relevancy Volume 25, Summer 2013 —Issue 3 St. Thomas Law Review Impact of the Cuban Embargo on Inheritances by Cuban Nationals Volume 24, Summer 2012—Issue 3 Elder Law Advocate- Two out of three reports and you're out-But should you be? Volume XX,No. 3 - Fall 2012 Elder Law Advocate- The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceedings Volume XIX B No. 1 B Spring 2011 Elder Law Advocate- The issue of standing in guardianship litigation Volume XVIII B No. 3 B Fall 2010 Elder Law Advocate- The use of the Baker Act and its alternatives Volume XVII B No. 3 B Fall 2009 Elder Law Advocate- Dealing with foreign wards and their investments Volume XVI - Volume Two- Winter 2008 Florida Journal of International Law, University of Florida Levin College of Law- "Obstacles Encountered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American Courts" - Spring 2003 Volume XV Number 3. • • Page 382 of 2277